Undergraduate Placement - Management Consultancy

2025 Undergraduate Placement - 12 months. BearingPoint is one of Europe’s leading independent management and technology consultancies. We work with many of the world’s leading organisations and through our team of expert consultants, we develop and deliver innovative solutions to address a broad range of business challenges for our clients. As a boutique-style firm, we foster a collaborative and customer-centric approach that puts our clients' success first.

What type of work do we do? We provide our expertise in both management and technology consultancy across a broad range of industry sectors and specialisms from Automotive, Consumer Goods and Retail, Insurance, Government & Public Services to Utilities, Supply Chain and Operations, Procurement and Salesforce. On a day-to-day basis, this could mean preparing business proposals, conducting data analysis, researching markets, redesigning business processes, preparing organisations for change, implementing new technologies and much more.

The Opportunity We are seeking a second-year undergraduate university student to join us for a 12-month Industrial Placement Programme in our Consulting practice starting in Summer 2025. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to explore life in our consulting practice. You'll work on a range of projects spanning various industries including a stint in our Procurement team. Through this, you'll gain a deeper understanding of our client-focused work and hone your analytical skills while broadening your expertise and experience. We're committed to supporting your growth and development, providing you with access to training opportunities, on-the-job learning experiences, and support and guidance from our development manager and buddy system. We believe in investing in our team members and providing a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

What we’re looking for:

• A second-year undergraduate university student on a four-year degree completing a work placement in your third year.
• The ability to think in a structured and logical manner.
• You must be numerate and possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and simply.
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Open to travel with the requirement to commute into our London office.

Why work for us? We offer a competitive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, health and well-being benefits, and a hybrid working policy. We also support you in your career development which could lead to the offer of a graduate role at the end of your university course.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion BearingPoint is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where each individual feels they belong. Fostering a work environment with a strong sense of community and where everyone can thrive is a core pillar of our business. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best people with the right skills and the desire to deliver excellent results, regardless of background. In return, we will provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to fulfill their potential, where their talents are fully utilised and company goals are met. We celebrate the strength that comes from our similarities and our differences through local initiatives which promote inclusion, outreach, and respect.